Armidale Bushwalking Club was formed in late 2004. We have about
50 members, and run walks about once a fortnight. Usually
there’s one or two day trips, and a more challenging backpack
every month. The club also brings people together to organise
their own trips, from an afternoon stroll to extended overseas
backpacks.

We
are developing a loose association between the five clubs
surrounding the Guy Fawkes river- a kind of
“Fawkes
Fraternity”. We share programs, ideas and trips.

It’s a good place to get started in bushwalking. You can borrow
gear from the club’s store, find out about great places to walk,
share costs and ideas, and especially walk safely with some very
experienced people. Membership gives you access to walks with
all of the NSW Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs, and excellent
Public Liability and Personal Accident insurance.

Insurance
has gone DOWN 40c per member, with a greater coverage (
eg rock-scurrying) over the last 2 years. It works out at
$14.25 per member, to cover Public Liability, Personal
Accident and Confederation affiliation.

The list of activities
covered will be clearly stated in the
definition of the Insureds “Business” on the
Policy Schedule and will include
Bushwalking,Track/Hut Construction and
Maintenance, Caving, Canyoning, Liloing,
Abseiling, Alpine Walking (summer & winter),
Skiing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Boating, Rafting,
Swimming, Cycling, Rock Scurrying and use of
hand held ropes as part of a Bushwalk,
Orienteering, Rogaining, Leader Training and
other related instructions where no fee is
charged other than to recoup expenses (Errors &
Omissions), Voluntary Work for various Charities
and not for profit organisations.

The activities
which are not
covered under the Liability Policy
include Rock Climbing, Mountaineering, Water
Skiing, and Animal Riding

Don't forget to
pick up your copy of
"The Bushwalker' magazine from Armidale
Outdoors.